Job in Southern Railways by Sports Quota

Can you tell me in detail about the sports quota facility offered in Southern Railways as I want to apply under that scheme for a job?

[Kiran Chandar]

Recruitment of sportspersons, both in Group-C and Group-D, shall be done through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement in Southern Railways.

60% of the total quota, including the share of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), shall be through Talent Scouting and balance 40% shall be filled up by Open Advertisement.

Minimum Educational Qualification

Sportspersons recruited through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement must possess the minimum educational qualification, as application to the post to which sportsperson is to be appointed

No relaxation in minimum educational qualification shall be permissible in recruitment through Open Advertisement.

Age Limit

Talent Scouting:

The age limit for recruitment through Talent Scouting scheme will be 18-25 years both for Group 'C' and 'D' categories.

The lower and upper age relaxation for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting will be granted only by the Board to the outstanding sportspersons.

The date of reckoning of the age shall be the date, when Competent Authority accords its approval for appointment of the sportsperson.



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